Lifestyle

“Remain Undaunted,” Ven. Aiyegbusi Charges FRCN Senior Staff Members

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By Rotimi Famakin

The Vicar of Osibo Memorial Anglican Church in Molete, Ibadan, The Venerable Samuel Aiyegbusi, has admonished members of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, to remain undaunted in their duties.

The Venerable Aiyegbusi delivered this charge during the association’s thanksgiving service at the church auditorium.

Preaching a sermon titled, “Living for God,” the cleric urged the union members to emulate the tenacity of the biblical figure Nehemiah, who persevered despite opposition and challenges.

The Venerable Aiyegbusi emphasized that every individual possesses inherent talents for a purposeful societal impact.

He stressed the need for everyone to leave an indelible mark in their endeavors, regardless of demeaning utterances from opponents.

Venerable Aiyegbusi also challenged the leadership of the FRCN to acknowledge the emerging competitive broadcast environment and reposition the establishment for greater performance.

In an interview, the Chairman of SSASCGOC’s FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station Chapter, Mr. Peter Olowokere, advised his members to imbibe the lessons from the sermon and make a positive impact within and outside the corporation.

Highlights of the event included a Bible reading, praise sessions, and special prayers for SSASCGOC members and the entire Radio Nigeria workforce, which the church Vicar led.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Religion

Discharge your duty with the fear of Allah – Dr Akewula

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By Olawale Asake

There is a need for the citizens and those in positions of authority to discharge their duties with the fear of God and ensure good governance to reposition the country for the better.

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, Dr. Adams Akewula stated this while delivering a Ramadan Lecture organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate at its Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

While speaking on the theme entitled, “Managing Hard Time: Islamic Perspective”, Dr Akewula said corruption which is a result of greediness and selfishness, were factors responsible for the current socio-economic challenges bedevilling the nation, calling on the people to refrain from unpatriotic acts.

Dr. Akewula who spoke extensively on where the country misused available opportunities, advised those in power to rule with the fear of Allah and also enjoined the followers to do their part very well so that the society would be at peace.

In an address of Welcome, the Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State, Dr Olukemi Afolayan-Owolabi urged the well-meaning Nigerians to use the period of Ramadan to assist the less privileged by showing them love and care as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad.

Dr. Afolayan-Owolabi appealed to Nigerians to pray for the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria without forgetting the leaders whom God put there to lead the country at this moment.

In separate goodwill messages, representative of the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Nafiu Busari, that of Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Nigerian Correctional Service and  Federal Fire Service called for oneness among the people irrespective of tribe, religious and political affiliations.

At the event, prayers were offered for peaceful coexistence and national security, good governance, Nigerians and the leadership of the country.

In attendance were, Islamic clerics, political office holders, the Muslim community, and members of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State.

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Religion

Show more commitment and dedication in your service – Alhaji Olanipekun

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By Fasilat Lawal

Nigerian leaders have been admonished to show more commitment and dedication in their service to God and humanity.

Guest Speaker, Alhaji Musliyudeen Olanipekun, gave the admonition at the inauguration of Oyo Zone one 2024-2026 Executive Council of Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, NAFSAT, held at its headquarters in Samonda, Ibadan. 

Alhaji Olanipekun emphasised that leadership position in Islam was a duty of trust imposed on individuals which would be accounted for on the Day of Judgment.

In a remark, Vice President 2, NASFAT Oyo State, Alhaji Maruf Ajiroba, decried the level of moral decadence among the youths, calling on government, religious bodies, parents and guardians to engage them positively to curb the menace.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the outgoing Zonal Chairman of NAFSAT Oyo Zone 1, Alhaji Bayo Azeez appreciated Allah for a successful tenure and the unflinching support given to his team by members.

In an acceptance speech, the newly elected Zonal Chairman of NAFSAT, Oyo Zone 1, Alhaji Abdulrazak Fadahunsi who was full of gratitude to Allah, sought the support of members to reposition the society.

Altogether, fifteen new executives of NAFSAT Oyo Zone 1, were inaugurated into various offices of service including the Deputy Director, Information Communication and Technology, ICT Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaja Wasilat Salami as the Public Relations Secretary.

High points of the event were recitation of the Holy Quran, administration of the oath of office and presentation of change of baton certificates.

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Human Angle

Alhaji Odekunle was a thoroughbred reporter of note – Oyo NUJ Chairman

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By Olawale Asake

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, led by its Chairman, Chief Ademola Babalola has paid a condolence visit to the management of the News and Current Affairs Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan over the demise of a just retired staff of the Department, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle who passed away on Wednesday.

Chief Babalola described the late Odekunle as a thoroughbred journalist and unionist par excellence who served the union up to the national level as a member of its executive.

According to him, the council received the news of the demise of Alhaji Odekunle with shock, but with solace in God that the deceased was a selfless, cerebral and committed member of the union whose legacy would not be forgotten anytime soon.

He prayed to God to comfort the family, management, members of staff of the FRCN and friends of the deceased during this trying and grieving period.

Responding, the Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs who is also an immediate past Chairman of NUJ, Oyo State Council, Mr Adewumi Faniran who received the visiting NUJ executive members on behalf of the management and members of the department commended the Chief Babalola-led executive for the condolence visit, saying the deceased was a professional who had paid his dues as a reporter of note, a painstaking editor and skilful commentary writer.

Mr Faniran regretted that the deceased who was due to be celebrated on Thursday by the department, having served meritoriously for 35 years, could not see the day.

He prayed for his soul to rest in peace, adding that, his impact on the lives of others remained unquantifiable.

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Experience is key to true professionalism – FRCN Ibadan ZD

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By Dayo Adu

The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan has said experience is the best way to assert professionalism in the media industry.

Mr Mokikan stated this while receiving a copy of the book: The Health Correspondent: From Cub To Seasoned Reporter, A Succinct Footnote For Aspiring Journalists, written by Manager News and Current Affairs Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mrs Anthonia Akanji.

The Zonal Director explained that penning down one’s journalistic experience in the form of a book as a guide for educating and mentoring purposes was a unique way of impressing one’s indelible mark in the media.

Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan (r) receiving a copy of the book from the Deputy Director News, Mr Adewumi Faniran (l)

Mr Mokikan who berated the low level of reading among Nigerians noted that the book sensitized him to new things about general health issues and praised the creativity and ingenuity of the author in putting together her works and experiences as a health correspondent as well a step-by-step guide to both the upcoming journalists and the layman.

A copy of the book was also presented to the Director General of the corporation through the Zonal Director.

Also, receiving the book in his office, Deputy Director, Programmes, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi expressed delight at the developmental stages of Mrs Akanji from a greenhorn to a seasoned reporter on the health beat.

Reverend Dahunsi however, enjoined others in the journalism profession to emulate Mrs Akanji by serving as mentors to their subordinates.

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News

FRCN Boss Pledges Programmes Rebranding for Audience Satisfaction

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Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph says the corporation will continue to transmit programmes that will meet the information needs of its audience across the country.

The Zonal Director stated this while hosting  Radio Nigeria Audience club identified as Radio Nigeria, Amuludun, F.m Fans, RANAFANS, in her office.

Mrs Joseph explained that Radio Nigeria has professionals who have been trained adequately to meet the educative, informative, and entertainment needs of the audience.

She, however, urged RANAFANS members to assist the corporation through advert and sponsorship sourcing so as to further satisfy them through rich and extended programming.

Earlier, the Chairman, RANAFANS, Oyo state, Chief Kolawole Balogun popularly known as kola oil said Radio Nigeria had rich content that had endeared them to the corporation.

Chief Balogun who said their audience spread across the world said the body was formed out of the passion they had for Radio Nigeria, especially Amuludun FM.

Radio Nigeria, Amuludun Fans club was established on 26th of October, 2017 and inaugurated on 3rd of March, 2018.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Yemi Sonde Media Group Visit FRCN Ibadan

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The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station would continue to partner public and private establishments so as to move the station to an enviable position.

The Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this during a courtesy by the management of Yemi Sonde Media Group to the management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, at the Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe.

The ZD who said the visit by the management of Yemi Sonde Media Group to Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, was a homecoming explained that Yemi Sonde had displayed professionalism in broadcasting through a series of programmes he anchored on the station, hence, the readiness of Radio Nigeria to collaborate to sustain excellence in the broadcast industry.

Mrs Joseph commended Mr Sonde for building and empowering the people around him.

Earlier, the Group Managing Director, Yemi Sonde Media Group, Mr Yemi Sonde attributed his success to the impact of Radio Nigeria in his formative years as a young broadcaster.

Mr Sonde said the visit was meant to also intimate management of station of the new established YES FM and YES Television in the state, adding that the collaboration became necessary in view of professionalism that Radio Nigeria is known for in the comity of media outfits in the country.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Join hands in moving FRCN forward – Ibadan ZD

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Members of staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station have been advised to join hands in moving the station forward through diligence and hard work.

The Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this at the first working day meeting with members of staff at the Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Mrs Joseph said working harmoniously would enhance productivity.

Two clerics who led prayers to usher in the new working year, Imam Ismail Akeukewe and Pastor Samson Faniran said thanksgiving was a way of appreciating God’s blessing.

The meeting was attended by the committee of management of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station.

Lilian Ibomor

News

Media professionals must be passionate, dogged, thorough – Elder Ajisefinni

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Broadcast media professionals have been advised to lift the bar of professionalism and ethics in the discharge of their duties to reflect their role as the fourth estate of the realm.

The outgoing Director of News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni gave the advice while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Premier FM 93.5, Ibadan.

Elder Ajisefini explained that any broadcast media professional that will stand out on the job must exhibit passion and dedication to duty.

He said lack of discipline is gradually becoming a clog in the wheel of progress in the media profession, urging them to be more thorough while discharging their duties.

Elder Ajisefini also advised his subordinates in Radio Nigeria to keep the flag of professionalism flying.

The FRCN boss appreciated God for the grace to retire after thirty-five years of meritorious service in the civil service.

Mosope Kehinde

Education

Provide platforms for corps members to be productive – Dr. Aremu

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Addressing the challenges associated with rejection and acceptance of corps members as well as ensuring their effective performance formed the basis of a day seminar organized by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, for corps employers in Oyo State.

In her paper entitled, “Integrating the corps members into our host communities”, the Deputy Director Administration, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dr Adenike Aremu said NYSC provided a platform for Nigerians to have a shared knowledge of Nigeria’s cultural diversity while also contributing positively to their host communities.

Dr Aremu who advised corps members to be diligent and work in line with the mandate of the places of their primary assignments said organizations should provide a conducive working environment for corps members to make them productive.

While identifying the prevalence of insecurity in the country, favouritism and interference of parents in posting of corps members, as some of the challenges of the scheme, Dr Aremu said the government should improve the funding of the NYSC for better performance.

Delivering a lecture on the theme: “Optimizing, the NYSC/Corps Employers Partnership for National Development in the context of the New Normal” a Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Ibadan, Rotimi Animashaun said there was the need for employers to apply basic principles that would enhance the productive capacity of the corps members posted to their organization.

In a keynote address, the Director-General, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim explained that the theme of the workshop was carefully chosen to emphasize the collective role of stakeholders in sustaining the impact of the scheme in the face of the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The DG who was represented by the Director of General Services, Mr Emmanuel Attah decried some shortcomings from corps employers which include delay in applying for the services of corps members, under-utilization of corps members and lack of adequate support for corps members among others.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

FRCN remains committed to staff training – Ibadan ZD

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The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, is attaching importance to mentorship and in-house training to boost the capacity of staff for effective performance.

The Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini, stated this in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the opening of training for translators and other members of staff of Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM.

A cross-section of staff who attended the in-house training

Opening his keynote address with a message from the Acting Zonal Director, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, Elder Ajisefini charged the personnel to shun indiscipline and deploy their professional skills towards meeting the information needs of the public and boosting the corporation’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

The Deputy Director News expressed the hope that participants in the training would be empowered to gain more grounds in the profession and add value to the listeners.

Declaring the training session open, the General Manager of Paramount FM, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle, who commended the FRCN Management for the gesture, urged the corporation to sustain the efforts to improve staff productivity. In separate remarks, Head of News, Mrs. Oluremi Olugbenro and the Head of Programmes, Mr. Dapo Oyekanmi encouraged participants to make good use of the training to learn, unlearn and relearn new ideas.

The training programme is expected to be rounded off on Friday.

Olajumoke Idowu

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan Bids Late Colleague Final Farewell

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Pastor Abiodun Adeyemo of Christ Revelation Ministry, Eleyele, Ibadan wants people to always work towards bequeathing legacies worthy of emulation especially after death.

Pastor Adeyemo said this during the funeral of a member of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Elizabeth Orunmuyiwa. 

The cleric noted that people should avoid worldly things, while their goals should centre on eternal life. 

Pastor Adeyemo described the late Mrs Orunmuyiwa as an epitome of humility who served God with all commitments.

Speaking on behalf of colleagues of the deceased in Finance Department, FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Adebayo Adesida stated that  Mrs Orunmuyiwa, who was a Chief Accountant before her demise, would be greatly missed for her dedication to duty and humility. 

Members of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan led by Assistant Director, Finance, Mr James Amole, family members as well as Sympathisers were in attendance to bid her a final farewell. 

Mrs Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Orunmuyiwa, aged fifty, is survived by husband, Mr Johnson Orunmuyiwa of FRCN, Ibadan and Children. 

Olaolu Fawole

Security

Oyo NSCDC Boss Seeks FRCN’s Support In Tackling Crime

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has solicited the support of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, in collectively waging war against insecurity through fair and balanced reportage.

The NSCDC commandant in Oyo State, Mr. Michael Adaralewa stated this when he led the management of the corps on a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station at the Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Mr. Adaralewa said the visit to FRCN became imperative in order to forge a harmonious working relationship in order to nip the issue of insecurity bedeviling the nation in the bud.

The NSCDC commandant explained that the professionalism which Radio Nigeria is known for would go a long way in ensuring harmonious relationship between the corps and FRCN in the area of media security.

He noted that the NSCDC was ready to strategize, restructure, and re-gig the architecture of the corps towards achieving a crime-free society. 

Mr. Adaralewa stated further that the insecurity issues in Oyo State had become an emerging threat which requires the collaborative efforts of all and sundry. 

The Oyo State NSCDC boss hinted that the corps had created a female armed group squad that would be strategically stationed in different schools to reduce the spate of kidnapping in learning environment. 

Mr. Adaralewa added that the corps would deploy some patrol officers to all FRCN facilities to safeguard the lives of staff and government property in the state.

Reacting, the acting Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi said the visit of the NSCDC management came at a perfect time.

Mrs. Owoyemi observed that kidnapping, banditry, pipeline vandalism, abduction of students and other related crimes are on the increase which needed a quick intervention from the NSCDC and other security agencies in Oyo State.

The FRCN boss noted that the corporation would do all it could, to assist the corps by highlighting the activities of NSCDC in fighting insecurity on its platform. 

Mrs. Owoyemi therefore called on other security agencies to emulate the NSCDC by partnering media houses to collectively reduce crimes and criminalities to the barest minimum.

Rasheedah Makinde

Lifestyle

New Oyo Federal Fire Service Commander Visits Radio Nigeria

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The Federal Fire Service, Oyo State has said enhancing safety of lives and property in the state remains its priority.

The new Oyo State commander, Deputy Controller Augustine Adetunji made this known during a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, at the Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Road, Ibadan.

Mr. Adetunji said the federal government had expanded the fire service in Nigeria to cope with fire prevention.

The Deputy Controller sought the collaboration of FRCN Ibadan on creating awareness on fire prevention in the South-West.

In a remark, the Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, said the corporation was ready to support the fire services in its drive to prevent fire outbreak or disaster in the state.

Mrs. Owoyemi added the corporation would also continue to enlighten the public on the dangers fire outbreak posed to safety of lives and property.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Lifestyle

Utilize your membership of cooperative societies for economic advancement – FRCN ZD

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It was a joyous occasion as members of Radio Nigeria Ibadan Unity Multipurpose Society gathered at Studio One, Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Way, Dugbe in Ibadan to celebrate their first Annual General Meeting, AGM.

Our correspondent reports that the event was an all-white affair.

Addressing members of the society, the Acting Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi said it was high time civil and public servants stopped waiting for their retirement benefits alone but utilize the cooperative societies for their economic advancement.

Mrs. Owoyemi urged them to be prudent in spending by not buying unnecessary things.

President of the society, Mrs Olutola Daramola who could not hide her joy urged the members to continue to allow unity to reign in order to move the society to greater heights.

Highlight of the event was the sharing of dividends and gifts to members of the society.

Lilian Ibomor

Lifestyle

Involvement of Professionals will ensure delivery of quality public projects – Oyo APBN Chairman

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The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, APBN, has called on the government to employ their expertise in the planning process to ensure smooth delivery of public programmes and projects.

The association made the call during a courtesy call on the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Speaking through the Chairman, APBN, Oyo State Branch, Mr. Kola Lawal, the involvement of professionals in government planning would enhance the quality of public projects.

Mr. Lawal who lauded Radio Nigeria’s programme “Housing and You” for its impact in the building sector solicited partnership with the corporation to project the mandate of APBN.

Responding, Acting Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, urged the visiting professional bodies to provide apt information and sensitization to the public on trending issues, especially Covid-19 vaccination.

Mrs. Owoyemi who expressed the corporation’s readiness to partner the APBN, Oyo State Branch, urged them to leverage on the strength of their expertise to rescue the people from quacks.

Temidayo Adu

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan Pays Condolence Visit To Bishop Mike Bamidele

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Radio Nigeria has been rated the best among the radio broadcast outfits in Africa.

The founder of Victory Life International Ministry, Bishop Mike Bamidele dropped this hint while welcoming the Committee of Management members of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, led by the Zonal Director, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Muhammed Bello.

Bishop Bamidele who reminisced his relationship with the former
Director-General of FRCN, Mariah Odeh as staff of the station in Jos, Plateau State, said the Radio Nigeria remained the flagship of the broadcast industry in the continent.

Bishop Bamidele spoke on his age-long relationship with Gold FM, Ilesa,
explaining that his late wife Reverend Mrs Titi Bamidele was a preacher
on the station before she answered the call to glory.

Earlier, the Zonal Director, Alhaji Mohammed Bello had commiserated with the founder of Victory Life International Ministry, praying God to give him fortitude to bear the loss.

Isaac Haastrup

Lifestyle

We Will Ensure Prioritisation Of Media Workers’ Welfare – RATTAWU President

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The need for collaboration among media unions to foster improved welfare for media workers took the center stage at the inauguration of FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Radio, Television and Theatre Workers’ Union, RATTAWU, secretariat.

Setting the tone at the event was the Chairman RATTAWU FRCN Chapel Ibadan, Mr Feyisola Aremu who advocated collaboration between RATTAWU and other media related unions in the course of enhanced welfare packages for media workers.

Mr Aremu explained that the media professionals like other health personnel were at the fore front in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, among other difficult tasks, hence the need to accord more priority to their needs.

While commending the FRCN Ibadan RATTAWU for the laudable project which he described as worthy of emulation, the National President RATTAWU, Mallam Garba Sanni pledged the determination of his administration to always bring issues relating to welfare of members to the fore.

The guest lecturer, a veteran journalist, Mr Dele Ogunsola noted that laying-off of media workers due to coronavirus was not new, urging people to diversify and prepare for unforeseen circumstances.

Mr Ogunsola however advocated for agriculture as another source of livelihood.

Reacting to the beauty of the secretariat and the doggedness of the union, the zonal director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello appreciated the efforts of the executive members of the union on the provision of nose masks for members of staff, including infrared thermometer to fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the organization.

Alhaji Bello however advised RATTAWU to organize trainings and workshops that would enhance the performance of their members.

Highlights of the event included chanting of solidarity song, presentation of award to the Zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello.

Taiwo Akinola

Lifestyle

Gbajare: Company Heeds Call, Compensates Former Employee

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Radio Nigeria has put a smile on the face of a man, Olusegun Oreoluwa, ten years after he had suffered an injury at a private construction company.

The cheque of 500,000 Naira was presented to Mr. Oreoluwa by the company through Gbajare crew of the corporation.

Chairman, Horizon Construction Company, Abuja, Mr. Gbenga Onigbogi, who was represented by Mr. Sola Ogunyemi commended FRCN, Ibadan, for wiping away tears of the indigent who cannot afford to go to court, due to financial constraints.

The beneficiary, Mr. Olusegun Oreoluwa, appreciated FRCN and his former company for making him happy.

In a remark, the Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello lauded the efforts of the construction company by taking heed to the plea of their former staff.

Earlier, the Deputy Director News, Reverend Olusegun Ayankoso pledged the determination of Gbajare crew to getting justice for anyone that approaches the FRCN.

Taiwo Akinola

Politics

House Committee Chairman Visits NTA, Lament Obsolete Equipment

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House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to provide requisite facilities that would make the Nigerian Television Authorities, NTA, ready for digital switch.

Chairman of the committee, Mr. Olusegun Odebunmi made the call when he led other members of the committee on inspection of facilities at the Ibadan Zonal Station of the NTA.

Mr. Odebunmi lamented obsolete equipment currently at the disposal of the NTA saying it was incumbent on the federal government to expedite action through urgent procurement of modern broadcast transmission facilities that would prepare the station for digital switch.

The House Committee Chairman who commended the staff of the Nigerian Television Authority for living up to expectations despite inadequate broadcast equipment said the federal government should not allow election period to form the bases of doing the needful to its media outfit.

In an interview, the Zonal Director, NTA, Ibadan National Station, Engineer Omolola Olorode expressed optimism that the visit of the committee would fast-track the total transformation of the station which she said was long overdue.

Facilities inspected by the committee included rehearsal studio, audiovisual studio library, master control room, transmitter, museum, and the station’s power-house.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan Recognises Outstanding Staff Members

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Thirteen members of staff of the News Department of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, have received awards for their outstanding performances in the year 2019 from the News Management.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the awardees were drawn from various stations across the Southwest Zone of the FRCN.

In a remark, Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello urged them to see the awards as a challenge to perform better in the New Year.

Some members of staff who were given awards pledged to continually contribute their quota to move the station forward.

Also speaking, Deputy Director News, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Pastor Dare Olorunfemi said the awardees were carefully selected for their outstanding performances.

The programme featured talks on how to improve on the job by the Head of News, Premier FM, Mrs. Olutola Daramola.

Lillian Ibomor

Lifestyle

Broadcasters Need to Constantly Update their Knowledge – Elder Ajisefinni

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There is the need for translators in the broadcast industry to update their knowledge on evolving trends and terminologies in the bid to provide appropriate information to the people especially at the grassroots.

Some of the Translators at the training

Deputy Director, News, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini stated this at a workshop organized for translators in Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta.

Our correspondent Olajumoke Idowu completes the story.

Olajumoke Idowu

Politics

100 Days: Governor Makinde to Feature on Radio Nigeria Live Programme

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In commemoration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state 100 days of unprecedented service delivery in office, the governor will feature on a special live interview programme of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state, Ibadan.

The special interview programme which will serve as feedback of purposeful leadership of Engineer Makinde in the last 100 days will be broadcast live in all the FM stations of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Members of the public are enjoined to listen as it promises to be interesting.

The event comes up between 5 and 7 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, 5th of September, 2019.

Iyabo Adebisi